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Recent articles about Tor Hameren-usFull Hopkins-Kovalev undercard features Vyacheslav Glazkov, Nadjib Mohammedi, Sullivan BarreraBefore the HBO World Championship Boxing telecast of Bernard Hopkins vs. Sergey Kovalev and Sadam Ali vs. Luis Carlos Abregu, there's a busy undercard. Here's the full rundown.
Fighting out of Gardanne, Bouches-du-Rhone, France, 29-year-old Nadjib Mohammedi (35-3, 21 KOs) turned professional in 2005 and is eager to step through the ropes for his second consecutive fight on U.S. shores. The WBA Continental and French champion at 175 pounds, Mohammedi is ranked number one in the world by the IBF, fourth by the WBA and eighth by the WBO, giving him every reason to watch the November 8 main event intently should he get by Kansas City southpaw Demetrius Walker (7-7-1, 4 KOs) in their 10-round matchup.
Another top contender attempting to make his case for a world title shot, Ukrainian heavyweight Vyacheslav "Czar" Glazkov (18-0-1, 11 KOs) is a 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist in search of world championship gold in the coming year. Currently ranked number two in the world by the IBF and numbe...24 Oct 2014 13:07:30 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_hopkins_kovalev_undercard_features_vyacheslav_glazkov_nadjib_mohammedi_sullivan_barrera/17560721
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_hopkins_kovalev_undercard_features_vyacheslav_glazkov_nadjib_mohammedi_sullivan_barrera/17560721Full Hopkins-Kovalev undercard features Vyacheslav Glazkov, Nadjib Mohammedi, Sullivan Barrerahttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/full_hopkins_kovalev_undercard_features_vyacheslav_glazkov_nadjib_mohammedi_sullivan_barrera/17560721http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c5b3e7cabde788366d4c62759aa7c4bf394b28/mini/OrnelasHopkins_8056.jpg2013 Boxing Odds & Ends Awards: 6 Unusual highlights & lowlights for the year that wasHere at ProBoxing-Fans.com, every year we put together a huge collection of boxing awards. All of the usual suspects are included, such as Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year, plus about a dozen other specialties.
But this year, we're expanding a bit, and offering a collection of extra Odds & Ends Awards. Check out the top 6 unusual highlights and lowlights for the year that was in the world of boxing.
Best Move in the History of Boxing Promotion: DiBella Ditches Hamer Live on Twitter
Lou DiBella is known as a promoter who speaks his mind. He certainly spoke his mind when Tor Hamer quit on his stool for the second time in his career. This occurred when he fought Andy Ruiz. Hamer started the fight out quickly, getting the edge on the highly touted prospect, but then just as quickly began to fade.
Without any particular hardship or taking much, if any, punishment, Hamer decided not to come back out for another round, a move he had already pulled, also in a televised f...01 Jan 2014 10:31:41 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/2013_boxing_odds_ends_awards_6_unusual_highlights_lowlights_for_the_year_that_was/15435983
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/2013_boxing_odds_ends_awards_6_unusual_highlights_lowlights_for_the_year_that_was/154359832013 Boxing Odds & Ends Awards: 6 Unusual highlights & lowlights for the year that washttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/2013_boxing_odds_ends_awards_6_unusual_highlights_lowlights_for_the_year_that_was/15435983http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngKelvin Price ready to hand Amir Mansour his first defeatHeavyweight Kelvin "Price is Right" Price, 14-1, 6 KOs, knows very well that his opponent on Saturday night is an undefeated puncher with a great deal of buzz surrounding him. However, the six-foot, seven-inch, fighter from Pensacola, FL, is not letting the dangerous reputation of Amir Mansour, 19-0, 14 KOs, distract him from trying to do what no other fighter has managed thus far.
Credit: DBE / Emily Harney
When Price meets the trash-talking slugger from Wilmington, DE in a scheduled 10-rounder at Resorts International Hotel and Casino, he is determined to use his size and experience to expose and upset the highly touted and unbeaten Mansour. The bout is the main event on the next edition of Fight Night, the nationally televised live boxing series on NBC Sports Network. The program begins at 8PM.
Price was on quite a roll before meeting another hot prospect, Deontay Wilder, one year ago. The thirteen straight victories that opened his career included decisions over Tor Hamer and Ar...11 Dec 2013 19:43:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kelvin_price_ready_to_hand_amir_mansour_his_first_defeat/15288302
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/kelvin_price_ready_to_hand_amir_mansour_his_first_defeat/15288302Kelvin Price ready to hand Amir Mansour his first defeathttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/kelvin_price_ready_to_hand_amir_mansour_his_first_defeat/15288302http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBadCulture Radio – Ep. 29, Box La Familia RoundtableLOS ANGELES, CA - That’s right boxing fans, another installment of the monthly boxing round table with the usual suspects: Jeandra LeBeauf: www.BadCulture.net – @jethang Ryan Bivins: www.BadLeftHook.com – @sweetboxing Ismael AbduSalaam: www.BeatsBoxingMayhem.com – @ismael_bbm_nyk Brandon Stubbs: www.theTitleFight.com – @Punch_2theface Joining us this week, our very special guest, Doug Fischer, editor of RingTV.com. Listen in to the discussion as we cover: Pac/Rios, Froch/Groves, Stevenson/Bellew/Kovalev, Tor Hamer, the upcoming Akira Yaegashi vs. Edgar Sosa WBC flyweight title fight and more. New Sports Internet Radio with The OpinioNation Network on BlogTalkRadio27 Nov 2013 14:44:33 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/badculture_radio_ep_29_box_la_familia_roundtable/15172934
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/badculture_radio_ep_29_box_la_familia_roundtable/15172934BadCulture Radio – Ep. 29, Box La Familia Roundtablehttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/badculture_radio_ep_29_box_la_familia_roundtable/15172934http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngWeekend Afterthoughts On The Meaning Of Manny Pacquiao, Good Stoppages And Bad, MoreEverywhere you turned this past weekend, some fight was ending too early or too late, as the New Yorker's Kelefa Sanneh touched upon here in examining the struggle pitting quality boxing against boxer health, a subject the sport can't get away from post-Frankie Leal and post-Magomed Abdusalamov. The balance isn't easy. But let's go case by case.
Carl Froch vs. George Groves: My initial reaction was that the referee stopped the fight too early, but cognizant of the effect of fans and writers overreacting to a borderline stoppage where the ref erred on the side of caution, I needed to see it again before flipping out. On replay, it was an obviously bad stoppage, the worst I can think of in some time. There was nothing borderline about it; Groves was hurt, certainly, but he had not taken an extended beating, he was punching back and there was no clear threat to his long-term health beyond the simple act of a knockout. He wasn't defenseless nor hopeless.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: Robert Garci26 Nov 2013 07:14:17 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weekend_afterthoughts_on_the_meaning_of_manny_pacquiao_good_stoppages_and_bad_more/15165683
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/weekend_afterthoughts_on_the_meaning_of_manny_pacquiao_good_stoppages_and_bad_more/15165683Weekend Afterthoughts On The Meaning Of Manny Pacquiao, Good Stoppages And Bad, Morehttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/weekend_afterthoughts_on_the_meaning_of_manny_pacquiao_good_stoppages_and_bad_more/15165683http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f0442101b242cf605a559a49fc54008812860112/mini/Pacquiao_v_Cotto_4920.jpgGradovich retains IBF feather title, beats DibRussia's Evgeny Gradovich retained the IBF featherweight title after Australia's Billy Dib quit in the ninth round Sunday on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight at The Venetian casino in Macau.
In a rematch of their bout in March, Gradovich put Dib down in the sixth round and staggered him with a left hook in the eighth. Further punishment in the ninth prompted Dib's corner to ask the referee to stop the fight.
Mexican heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. extended his unbeaten record when American opponent Tor Hamer quit after three rounds despite leading on two of the three judges' scorecards. Ruiz retained his WBO intercontinental heavyweight belt and added the NABF title.
Zou Shiming, China's two-time Olympic gold medalist, improved his professional record to 3-0-0 with a unanimous points decision in his six-round flyweight bout against Mexico's Juan Toscano.
After an even opening couple of rounds, Zou poured on the pressure in the third round, opening a cut under the...23 Nov 2013 23:47:30 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gradovich_retains_ibf_feather_title_beats_dib/15141872
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gradovich_retains_ibf_feather_title_beats_dib/15141872Gradovich retains IBF feather title, beats Dibhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/gradovich_retains_ibf_feather_title_beats_dib/15141872http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngManny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios-Live resultsManny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios 146.5
Evgeny Gradovich 125.75 vs. Billy Dib 126* (IBF featherweight title)
Andy Ruiz Jr. 257.8 vs. Tor Hamer 220
Zou Shiming 111.5 vs. Juan Tozcano 110
Felix Verdejo def. Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan via UD23 Nov 2013 21:37:26 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_live_results/15141068
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_live_results/15141068Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios-Live resultshttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_live_results/15141068http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/170bcd149b5852389ffe0f893da73f8122fae829/mini/pacquiao-beats-margarito.jpgLive Pacquiao vs. Rios results here tonightFollow our Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios round by round results blog:
Tonight's the big night, and fight fans will finally get to see how the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios results play out. There's no better place to take in the live Pacquiao vs. Rios results than right here at ProBoxing-Fans.com, where we'll be offering live, nonstop coverage of the entire pay-per-view, including all of the undercard action as well.
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This fight marks the return to the ring for Pacquiao, who's had an extended layoff of nearly one year since his last fight. That was, of course, when he suffered a brutal knockout defeat at the hands of his long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez. So there's some questions about Pacquiao right now and whether or not he'll be able to return to his old self, or what kind of physical and mental condition he'll be in.
Rios, on the other hand, is coming off the first loss of his career, and was able...23 Nov 2013 20:31:16 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/live_pacquiao_vs_rios_results_here_tonight/15140750
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/live_pacquiao_vs_rios_results_here_tonight/15140750Live Pacquiao vs. Rios results here tonighthttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/live_pacquiao_vs_rios_results_here_tonight/15140750http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e2324987fc1a101b3f9e767502292fa3c2df481/mini/mpac.jpgManny Pacquiao And Brandos Rios Make Weight(Manny Pacquiao makes weight; photo courtesy Top Rank)
MACAU -- Today's early morning weigh-in at The Venetian went by largely without a hitch, with Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios both in fighting shape and under the welterweight limit. Pacquaio came in at a muscular 145 lbs, while Rios was a slightly softer 146.5 lbs. The Oxnard based slugger didn't look like an exhumed corpse, which should be taken as a good sign given his track record of missing weight.
There were around 1000 fans in the Cotai Arena to see Pacquiao tip the scales. While China's Zou Shiming got a big cheer when he made the flyweight limit, the crowd's enthusiasm was mainly saved for Pacquiao. There were chants of "Manny, Manny" and boos for Rios, who lapped it up.
As for the undercard fighters, there was nothing much to report; Billy Dib nearly missed the featherweight limit, originally weighing in at 126.5 lbs. Luckily he was wearing the heaviest underpants in the world, and dropped half a pound when he dropped his dacks. His 22 Nov 2013 20:42:06 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_and_brandos_rios_make_weight/15133919
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_and_brandos_rios_make_weight/15133919Manny Pacquiao And Brandos Rios Make Weighthttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/manny_pacquiao_and_brandos_rios_make_weight/15133919http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fcff38d32b88dad495a8cff0b226ed50fb12a96f/mini/manny-pacquiao-antonio.jpgManny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios full weigh in videoFull weights from Macau, China:
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios 146.5
Evgeny Gradovich 125.75 vs. Billy Dib 126* (IBF featherweight title)
Andy Ruiz Jr. 257.8 vs. Tor Hamer 220
Zou Shiming 111.5 vs. Juan Tozcano 110
Felix Verdejo 134.5 vs. Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan 136.5
*Dib weighed in a second time and made weight
Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios weigh in:
see the undercard fighters weigh in!22 Nov 2013 20:11:35 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_full_weigh_in_video/15133871
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_full_weigh_in_video/15133871Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios full weigh in videohttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_full_weigh_in_video/15133871http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/2/02f3018aee45b5607d84398f97b19514264db8b8/mini/pacq.jpgPacquiao vs. Rios weigh-in results, photos, video & analysisThe official Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios weigh-ins were held on Friday afternoon -- which was actually bright and early in the morning in Macau, China. Right here, we have all of the Pacquiao vs. Rios weigh-in results, including the official fighter weights, photos and videos from the weigh-in, and analysis of what it all means. Take a look.
Pacquiao vs. Rios Weigh-in Photos & Video
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Pacquiao vs. Rios Weights
Manny Pacquiao: 145 lbs
Brandon Rios: 146.5 lbs
Pacquiao received a massive ovation when he entered the room for the weigh-in. Rios received a mixed reception from the fans, but was in great spirits, joking around and playing to the crowd, getting some jeers and cheers.
Each of these guys is clearly sick of all the pre-fight activities, and is ready to get in the ring. There wasn't any tension or trash-talking, and both guys were all smiles, even thou...22 Nov 2013 18:58:34 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pacquiao_vs_rios_weigh_in_results_photos_video_analysis/15133520
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pacquiao_vs_rios_weigh_in_results_photos_video_analysis/15133520Pacquiao vs. Rios weigh-in results, photos, video & analysishttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pacquiao_vs_rios_weigh_in_results_photos_video_analysis/15133520http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fcff38d32b88dad495a8cff0b226ed50fb12a96f/mini/manny-pacquiao-antonio.jpgAmir Mansour vs. Kelvin Price on NBC Sports Fight Night Dec 14, plus Steve Cunningham, Coyne-ThompsonA pair of hungry heavyweights are ready to do battle on the Atlantic City boardwalk on the next edition of NBC Sports Network's Fight Night, December 14th.
Undefeated knockout artist Amir Mansour, 19-0, 14 KOs, takes on super-sized Kelvin Price, 14-1, 6 KOs, in an anticipated 10-round confrontation at the Superstar Theatre at Resorts International Hotel and Casino. The fight is expected to provide both heated heavyweight action and a clear cut answer as to which fighter has a future in the division.
Amir Mansour is a fight fan's dream of a heavyweight boxer. The trash-talking, left-handed, slugger is aggressive and mean inside the ring, and possesses the power to end any encounter with a single punch. Just ask his 14 knockout victims. Only one of them has made it out of the third round.
But Mansour isn't all punch. He's also won both 10- and 12-round decisions in his career, proving that he can win a fight in any fashion. Against Price, Mansour will chase victory number 20, and...22 Nov 2013 15:30:14 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/amir_mansour_vs_kelvin_price_on_nbc_sports_fight_night_dec_14_plus_steve_cunningham_coyne_thompson/15132014
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/amir_mansour_vs_kelvin_price_on_nbc_sports_fight_night_dec_14_plus_steve_cunningham_coyne_thompson/15132014Amir Mansour vs. Kelvin Price on NBC Sports Fight Night Dec 14, plus Steve Cunningham, Coyne-Thompsonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/amir_mansour_vs_kelvin_price_on_nbc_sports_fight_night_dec_14_plus_steve_cunningham_coyne_thompson/15132014http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0fc38125d3ad8fb14389903c11b45275d152111d/mini/a5.jpgGradovich calls Dib 'dirty' ahead of IBF featherweight title fightRussia's Evgeny Gradovich accused opponent Billy Dib of being a dirty fighter ahead of their IBF featherweight title fight in Macau on Sunday.
The fight, on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios main event, is a rematch of their title bout in the United States in March, which Gradovich won by a split decision.
Both fighters had points deducted in that bout, and Australia's Dib has had points docked in three of his past four fights.
''He is a different kind of fighter and sometimes he is a dirty fighter,'' Gradovich said of Dib in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday. ''If he wants to hold me I will wrestle because I know wrestling.''
Dib had points taken off in recent fights for holding, a low blow and holding while hitting. For a boxer whose fights usually go to a judges' decision, he recognized that such penalties were a losing proposition.
''Some of the points that have been deducted are questionable but I have cleaned up my game,'' Dib said. ''Fightin...22 Nov 2013 03:33:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gradovich_calls_dib_dirty_ahead_of_ibf_featherweight_title_fight/15134219
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gradovich_calls_dib_dirty_ahead_of_ibf_featherweight_title_fight/15134219Gradovich calls Dib 'dirty' ahead of IBF featherweight title fighthttp://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/gradovich_calls_dib_dirty_ahead_of_ibf_featherweight_title_fight/15134219http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngManny Pacquiao Vs. Brandon Rios Undercard, Previewed (And The Rest Of The Week’s Boxing Schedule)So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2013, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios on HBO pay-per-view on Nov. 23. Previously: a special edition of TQBR Radio; what's at stake. Next: keys to the fight.
As you read this, I’m on my way to China to cover Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios (and hopefully do a bit of accidental Chinese hipster spotting). As always, we have a ridiculous amount of content for one of the year’s biggest fights, which I fully recommend you check out as the week progresses. Today I’m taking a look at the undercard (such as it is) as well as the week’s other boxing events (in case too much boxing is never enough).
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Undercard
Evgeny Gradovich vs. Billy Dib. Let’s be honest, this featherweight rematch is really the only good fight on the undercard. Even then, it’s probably more ESPN/NBC Sports level than pay-per-view, but whatever. We’ll take what we can get. Luckily we already had a test run, and it proved20 Nov 2013 01:48:10 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing_schedule/15107654
http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing_schedule/15107654Manny Pacquiao Vs. Brandon Rios Undercard, Previewed (And The Rest Of The Week’s Boxing Schedule)http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/manny_pacquiao_vs_brandon_rios_undercard_previewed_and_the_rest_of_the_weeks_boxing_schedule/15107654http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1ecdf15e525d571bff554bb55a5849d8b4df8bb4/mini/manny-pacquiao-antonio.jpg